Lamivir 150 Mg Tablet

What Is The Generic Name For Lamivir:
Lamivudine is the generic version for Lamivir

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Lamivir 150 Mg Tablet (Lamivudine):
Epivir
About Lamivir 150 Mg Tablet (Lamivudine)
Lamivir 150 mg Tablet contains the active ingredients, Lamivudine, which is used in the treatment of HIV Infection. Lamivir 150 mg Tablet is a prescription drug which is available at all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores on prescription only.

Manufacturer:
Cipla (India) is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Lamivir 150 mg Tablet.

Strength:
Lamivir 150 mg Tablet contains Lamivudine weighing per tablet and can be found at any of the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Lamivir 150 Mg Tablet (Lamivudine):
Lamivir 150 mg Tablets are used in the treatment of:

HIV Infection
How Lamivir 150 Mg Tablet (Lamivudine) Works:
Lamivir 150 mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine which has Lamivudine which work by preventing HIV (virus) from replicating and multiplying, hence reducing the amount of virus in your body by inhibiting the action of viral specified enzyme reverse transcriptase.

Before You Use Lamivir 150 Mg Tablet (Lamivudine):
Make sure that:

You are not allergic
You do not have liver or kidney problems
You are not Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Your doctor knows about your medical history like all pre-existing diseases, surgeries, medication, allergies, etc.
What Should You Avoid While Taking Lamivir 150 Mg Tablet (Lamivudine):
Avoid driving while taking this tablet
You should avoid taking alcohol
Other Medicines without prescriptions
When Not To Use Lamivir 150 Mg Tablet (Lamivudine):
You should not take Lamivir 150 mg Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed hypersensitivity or any allergy
Are having symptoms like skin rashes, blistering, and swelling of the face, shortness of breath, muscle or joint pain or general feelings of illness
Have renal impairment and Diabetes
Have Severe Eye Inflammation
Have bone disorders, unbalanced fat distribution, and pancreatitis
Have other Hepatic Disease or Disorder
Are Pregnant/ Conceiving/ Breastfeeding
Tell Your Doctor If You:
Have Allergy to the tablet
Have any other Liver Problems like Hepatitis B Infection
Have Heart Problem as it is responsible for lowering the Blood Pressure
Have Eye Inflammation
Have Diabetes, Bone problems, pancreatic problems, redistribution of fats
Have any Kidney or Liver Disease
Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive/ Breastfeeding
Dosage:
Lamivir 150 mg Tablet contains, Lamivudine, which is used in the treatment of HIV Infection.  You must discuss with your doctor about the dosage and frequency of the doses because age and severity of the disease differ from patient to patient. You are also advised to complete the full treatment course.

Adults are advised to take Lamivir 150 mg Tablet at a fixed time as instructed by your Doctor. You may take it with or without food. It is not recommended for pediatric population, or Pregnant/ Breastfeeding woman.

How Much Of The Lamivir 150 Mg Tablet (Lamivudine) to Be Used:
Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Lamivir 150 mg Tablet.

How To Take The Lamivir 150 Mg Tablet (Lamivudine):
Lamivir 150 mg Tablet dose should be taken at a fixed time empty stomach. You need to swallow the whole tablet with water without chewing, breaking or crushing it. Try to take it 1 hr before food or 2 hrs after food.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Lamivir 150 Mg Tablet (Lamivudine):
Patients are always advised to take Lamivir 150 mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You must not start/stop taking the tablet yourself in any conditions. You are not advised to take Triomune tablet in large amount or for a longer time than recommended. Always complete the course of medicines for effective results.

Overdose:
Contact your doctor or reach nearby medical emergency center immediately if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms like flu like symptoms, skin rashes, allergic reactions, peripheral neuropathy, Insomnia, etc.

Do not share your tablets with anyone around you even if they are having similar symptoms. Always suggest them to visit the doctor for effective treatment.

Also do not share your needles or other things which are infected with your blood.

Missed Dose:
Always try to take every dose of Lamivir 150 mg Tablet on scheduled timings and regularly. A missed dose may increase the risk of treatment failure so it should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose and do not double it at the time of next dose to make up the missed one.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Lamivir 150 Mg Tablet (Lamivudine):
Runny nose
Rash
Hair loss
Fever
Insomnia
Lactic acidosis
Weight loss
Weakness Myalgias and arthralgias
Indigestion
Nausea
Diarrhea
Cough
Dizziness or tiredness
Pancreatitis
What Are The Common Drug Interactions:
Lamivir 150 mg Tablet may interact with many other medicines if taken simultaneously and can produce some adverse effects or cause your medicines not to work properly. You always need to share the medical information with your doctor if you are on other medication or Vitamins/ Food/ Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

Antiretrovirals like Efavirenz, Indinavir, etc.
Anticancer drugs like Doxorubicin and Ribavirin
Oral contraceptives
Antifungal agents
Methadone
Rifampin
Antibiotics like Trimethoprim or Sulfamethoxazole
Warning And Precaution:
Lamivir 150 mg Tablet should be used cautiously in conditions like:

Hypersensitivity
Pregnant or Breastfeeding women
Kidney (Renal Failure) and heart Diseases
Liver disease
Pancreatitis
Eye Inflammation
Diabetes
Other virus Infections like HBV or HCV
Things To Remember:
Keep the tablets out of reach and sight of the children
Do monitor Liver and Renal Function Test on regular basis whenever required while taking this medicine.
You must do exercise on routine basis and must take calcium and vitamin D supplements as this medicine may weaken you bones.
Read the information written on the leaflet of medicine carefully and do not use expired products.
Consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to the dose, duration and the strength of the Lamivir tablet.
Indications:
Lamivir 150 mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor for HIV infection. Do not stop taking this tablet before completion of the course or until your doctor suggests you to do so.

Storage:
Store the Lamivir 150 mg tablets at cool temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure that the tablets should be intact and not damaged while purchasing.